"gros bon ange" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: gros bon anges [plural]
Etymology: From Haitian Creole. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|ht|-}} Haitian Creole Head templates: {{en-noun|nolinkhead=1}} gros bon ange (plural gros bon anges)
  1. In voodoo, one of the dualistic aspects of the soul, responsible for basic biological functions such as blood flow and breathing. Wikipedia link: Haitian Vodou#Soul Categories (topical): Voodoo Synonyms: gros-bon-ange, gwobonanj Related terms: ti bon ange

Inflected forms

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